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Ship Particulars

1.1 Ship Data

Ship’s Name _______________

Ship Type Container Vessel
IMO Number __________
Classification Society _______________
Class Notation ________________________
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Flag ___________
Port of Registry ___________
Call Sign _____
Official number ___________

Owner ________________________
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Building Yard ________________________

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Hull number ___

Keel Laying Date __.__.____
Delivery Date __.__.____

1.2 Main Dimensions

Length Overall LOA __ _ m

Length PP LBP __ _ m
Breadth (moulded) B __ _ m
Depth (moulded) D __ _ m
Design Draught (moulded) __ _ m
Scantling Draught (moulded) __ _ m
2 General Information

2.1 Purpose of the Damage Control Booklet

In the event of damage to the vessel, the information included in this booklet will be a help
and guidance for the officers in charge of the vessel, to assess the situation and to
determine the necessary actions to be taken in order to minimize the consequences caused
by the damage.

The procedures given in this booklet are guidance only. The Master should therefore
exercise prudence and good seamanship, when taking the necessary actions to salvage the
ship and preventing pollution of the environment.

The ship's officers should be aware that all reference drawings, used for further information
in case of damage, are very essential for preventing and/or minimizing from additional
flooding/loss of stability where if possible and for immediate action.

Therefore, all reference drawings/documents should be kept in the proper place or easily
accessible namely the, Trim & Stability Booklet, Damage Stability Calculations Booklet,
Damage Control Plan & Safety Plan.

2.2 Responsible Persons

The responsibilities are laid down as follows:

Overall responsibility Master

Initiating of necessary actions Master
Determination of extent of damage Chief Officer
Pumping operations Chief Engineer
Evaluation of damage scenario Ch.Off/2nd Off
Information to external parties Master/2nd Officer

2.3 Immediate action after casualty

It is to be assessed by the Master whether the damage case will lead to immediate
capsizing or sinking of the ship. For this assessment the present weather and sea
conditions shall be considered. In case the situation is judged as very critical and the ship is
in immediate danger of capsizing or sinking the ship has to be abandoned at once.

Otherwise personnel not working for the ship‘s safety shall be ordered to stay at the rescue
boat/freefall rescue boat. All persons are ordered to wear life vests.

2.4 Training of the Crew

A high training level of the crew ensures quick and appropriate action in case of damage.